About this role
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.
Work site environment: Odours. Dusty. Work setting: Research institute, laboratory or centre.
Tasks
- Conduct tests and analysis using spectroscopy techniques.
- Maintain laboratory equipment.
- Operate laboratory apparatus.
- Assist in set up and conduction of chemical experiments.
- Compile records for analytical studies.
- MS Office.
- Assist in developing programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards . Operate experimental chemical or petrochemical pilot plant.
- Assist in design and fabrication of experimental apparatus.
- Prepare solution of gas or liquid, reagents, and sample formulations.
- Analytical techniques: Spectroscopy.
- Sampling.
- Computer and technology knowledge: MS Excel.
- Area of work experience: Analysis.
- Process troubleshooting.
- Product development and formulation.
- Quality assurance and control.
- Type of industry experience: Industrial and inorganic chemicals.
- Organic and specialty chemical products.
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment.
- Work under pressure.
- Tight deadlines.
- Manual dexterity.
- Attention to detail.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Ability to distinguish between colours.
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
- Standing for extended periods.
- Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- Personal suitability: Accurate.
- Judgement.
- Organized.
Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years.